This is to document my love of and obsession with fabric and quilts! The true, guilty story of buying "just a little bit more", of shopping at thrift stores for the extra large mens shirts to use in your next quilt..and yes..even eyeing up your best friends blouse wondering if she'd notice if you "borrowed" it and just how many 2 inch strips you could get out of it!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

We are off and running

Got some housework done and decided it was time to settle in and start my Christmas sewing. I have decided to make a Christmas tree skirt. I have always wanted one. We have always just used a plain white sheet under the tree and I am tired of that look. Here is the pattern I decided on..also from the Thimbleberries Guide for Weekend Quilters:

Here are the fabrics I chose:

Now, I am off to get this all put together. Will update as I go along!

So far this pattern couldn't be any easier! Now, let's just hope I still like it when I have it complete! lol

First set of borders made:

Okay..we are done piecing the top! I did have to stop and run to the store to get some odds and ends for dinner. We are heading over to my sister in laws for supper and I am making squash and apple casserole to bring. This is one of my family's favorites. I will take a picture and post the recipe when it is all done cooking...or when we get home. It tastes like apple pie, so fakes the kids out and I get them to eat squash! lolAnywho...here is the pic of the tree skirt top:

It almost seems a shame to cut it for the skirt! lol Not sure when I will quilt it and cut it to make it into the skirt..maybe next month or some other night when it just feels right. So glad to have gotten this far today. Thanks for all the companionship, ladies! It really motivated me!! Ohh..and in case you are wondering, it measures in at 54 inches square.

After I posted above, I was given a Sunshine Award for my blog! (Who knew!? :-D) It's a kinda "networking" recognition that I'm passing along to you! There more information here on my site: http://cheaperthantherapyquilting.blogspot.com/p/awards-and-honors.htmlEnjoy!Blessings,Mary Lou